Ponte Buarque de Macedo, Road bridge in central Recife, Brazil.
The Ponte Buarque de Macedo spans 288 meters across the Capibaribe River, connecting the neighborhoods of Recife and Santo Antonio.
Initially constructed as a wooden structure in 1845, the current bridge began construction in 1882 and opened to the public on October 20, 1890.
The bridge received its name from Minister Manuel Buarque de Macedo, a local politician and engineer who authorized its construction during his administration.
The structure remains the longest bridge in central Recife, serving as a primary transportation route for vehicles and pedestrians crossing the river.
Located at the confluence of Capibaribe and Beberibe rivers, the bridge underwent significant reconstruction in 1922 under Governor Jose Rufino Bezerra Cavalcanti.
Location: Pernambuco
Location: Recife
GPS coordinates: -8.06203,-34.87523
Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29
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